Retractable-roof pergolas can provide the best of both worlds in outdoor living -- sunshine when you want it and shade when you don't. By creating a space that feels like an outdoor room, a ...

If your patio or deck feels a bit exposed to the elements, we can’t recommend a pergola enough. Essentially an open frame with a roof, these backyard awnings offer a simple way to keep out the sun ...

This pergola allows the maximum amount of sunlight to enter during the winter. It’s also perfect for admiring starry skies in the summer. When rain, snow, and wind have to be kept at bay, the ...

ShadeFX provides retractable solutions that offer privacy and protection for outdoor spaces. This can be in the form of a roof or a canopy for complete sun and rain protection. When searching for the ...

The pergola is one aspect of ancient architecture that remains relevant today. Pergolas date back to ancient Egypt, but the concept itself might have come much earlier. The evolution of pergolas has ...

Sa'iyda Shabazz is a freelance writer who lives in Los Angeles. She mostly writes about the intersections of race, sexuality, class, gender and parenting, as well as other lifestyle topics. Her work ...